John "Jack" R. Kison
Oct 11, 2006
John "Jack" Kison was a man of strong character, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He knew how to put others at ease and was more than willing to help where he saw a need. Throughout his life, Jack maintained an essence of commitment to family, faith and the joy of life itself. John Robert Kison,...
Gale, Truman M.
Oct 11, 2006
Mr. Gale, age 68, died October 11, 2006. Born October 6, 1938, in Muskegon to Augustus and Hilda (Lederle) Gale, he had lived in the White Lake area for many years, living in Manistee the past 6 years. He had worked as a carpenter all his life, working for Carpenter Local #100 for 10 years and also owned and...
Brown, James Reed
Oct 11, 2006
James Reed Brown, age 68, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at his home. He was born March 11, 1938, to James and Stella (Mayette) Brown in Muskegon, MI; and he married Carolyn Pepe April 14, 1962, in Brighton, MI. Mr. Brown graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1956 and earned a Bachelor's degree from...
Shermeta, William T.
Oct 11, 2006
Mr. William T. "Bill" Shermeta, age 57, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at his home. He was born July 23, 1949 in Muskegon to Steven and Irma (Monroe) Shermeta. Bill will be missed by many loving family and friends. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held 10:30 AM Friday, October 13, 2006 at Laketon Township Cemetery with the Rev....
Thompson, Florine Ileta
Oct 11, 2006
Mrs. Florine Ileta Thompson, age 89, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon, Michigan. Florine Ileta (Smith) Thompson was born to the late Franklin B. and Myrtie Moore Smith in Kent City, Michigan on October 16, 1916 and would have celebrated her 90th birthday this coming Monday. She was united in...
Johnson, Virginia
Oct 10, 2006
Mrs. Virginia "Gina" Johnson, age 88, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2006, following a long illness. She was born February 24, 1918 in Muskegon to Harry and Emma (Norman) Gaul. She married James E. Johnson in Muskegon on May 27, 1937 and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1992. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran...
Shulmier, Lory A.
Oct 10, 2006
Lory A. Shulmier age 46, passed away on October 10, 2006. She is survived by three children: Krystal, Awbree, and Michael D. (Crystal) Shulmier; her father, Douglas Grenell; and four siblings, Joni Puls, Tonya (Mike) Johnson, Lea Shampo, and Mark (Sally) Parrish; along with her children's father Michael R. Shulmier. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy...
Muskovin, Marvin K.
Oct 10, 2006
Mr. Marvin K. Muskovin, age 74, died October 10, 2006. Born November 19, 1931, in Grand Rapids, to Alfred and Nellie (Dingman) Muskovin, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 48 years. On September 20, 1952, in Montague, he married the former Kathryn Klimp. He worked for and retired as a foreman & supervisor at Howmet...
Vance, Betty
Oct 10, 2006
Betty E. Vance, age 88, died peacefully at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon on October 10, 2006. She was born April 3, 1918 in Muskegon to George and Nellie (Young) Wilbur. She was raised in Hesperia and went to school there. Her family owned a store in Hesperia. They moved to Benton Harbor during her high school years....
Muskovin, Martin K.
Oct 10, 2006
Mr. Muskovin, age 74, died October 10, 2006. Born November 19, 1931, in Grand Rapids, to Alfred and Nellie (Dingman) Muskovin, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 48 years. On September 20, 1952, in Montague, he married the former Kathryn Klimp. He worked for and retired as a foreman & supervisor at Howmet Corp. He...
Moe, Arnold Fredrick
Oct 9, 2006
Mr. Arnold Fredrick Moe, age 64, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 9, 2006. He was born August 17, 1942 in Shelby, MI to Archie and Martha (Harjes) Moe and lived in the Muskegon area until moving to Griffith, IN in 1969. He then returned to Muskegon in 1999. He married the former Donna M. Gundy...
England, Donna Marie
Oct 9, 2006
Donna Marie England, age 69, passed away October 9, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. England and granddaughter, Christine Marie Nichols. Surviving are her children, Daniel (Pat) England of Muskegon, Donald (Barb) England of Muskegon, Douglas (Cindi) England of Muskegon, Dennis (Jan) England of Muskegon and Denise (Scott) Goyings of Twin Lake; a sister,...
Walton, Gwendolyn Elaine
Oct 9, 2006
Ms. Gwendolyn Elaine "Gwen" Walton, age 47, died unexpectedly Monday, October 9, 2006. She was born November 15, 1958 in Columbus, Mississippi to Willie and Mary (Gardner) Walton and had resided in Muskegon for the past 45 years. Gwen was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran, and had worked for Grand Valley State University for 15 years. SURVIVORS include 3...
Harjer, Chad R.
Oct 9, 2006
Mr. Chad R. Harjer, age 26, died Monday evening, October 9, 2006, in Muskegon. He was born November 12, 1979 in Muskegon and had resided here until moving to Grand Rapids in 1999. Chad was a 1998 graduate of Orchard View High School. He had been employed in retail sales and was also a well known musician, playing for...
Nowak, Joseph James "Joe"
Oct 9, 2006
Mr. Joseph James "Joe" Nowak, age 50, passed away very suddenly Monday morning, October 9, 2006 in Muskegon. He was born April 16, 1956 in Muskegon to John and Lorraine (Gay) Nowak and had been a life resident of the area. On April 29, 1978, he married the former Mary Beth LaPres in Muskegon. Joe currently was the vice-president...
Knapp, Brian Paul "Tic"
Oct 8, 2006
Mr. Brian Paul "Tic" Knapp, age 32, passed away Sunday, October 08, 2006 at a local hospital. He was born November 5, 1973 in Muskegon. He married the former Angela L. Trowbridge in Muskegon on November 4, 1995. He owned and operated Brian's Floor Covering and was an avid dirt bike rider. SURVIVORS include, his wife, Angela; 1 son,...
Vanderkooi, Arnold E.
Oct 8, 2006
Mr. Arnold E. VanderKooi, age 71, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the Poppen Residence. He was born March 23, 1936 to Walter and Margaret (VanderStelt) VanderKooi, and was a life resident of Muskegon. He had worked at Mona Shores Schools as a custodian for many years, and also served as a part-time fire fighter for Muskegon Twp. Mr....
Clawson, Richard Lowell "Rip"
Oct 8, 2006
Mr. Richard "Rip" Lowell Clawson, age 77, passed away Sunday evening, October 8, 2006. He was born in Muskegon on June 5, 1929 to Noel B. and Irene (McMahon) Clawson and was a life resident. Richard was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He served in Korea during the Korean War as a Jet Mechanic. Rip had...
Arbogast, E. Carol
Oct 7, 2006
Mrs. Arbogast, age 65, died October 7, 2006. Born October 8, 1940, in Detroit, to William and Marguerite (Cavender) Henry, she had lived in the Blue Lake Township area for many years. On September 26, 1959, in Holton, she married Fred Arbogast. She had been a homemaker much of her life and had worked as a secretary for Smith...
